The Gardena Senior Citizens Bureau, located at 1670 W. 162nd Street, offers social and recreation programs, supportive services programs, nutrition programs and home delivered meals. Lunches are served Monday through Friday at four area locations, and provide a hot, nutritious meal, for a small-suggested donation.
Nutrition Sites
- Ken Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd Street
- Senior Citizens Day Care Center, 14517 Crenshaw Blvd (for registered SDCC clients only, no public access)
- Rowley Park Senior Club, 13220 S. Van Ness Ave, Monday and Wednesday only.
- Lawndale Senior Citizens Center, 14701 S. Burin Ave
Lunch is served at 12:00pm noon
Social and recreation programs are planned along with the meals and provide an opportunity to make new friends and have fun. Programs include bingo, day trips, music and art classes, candlelight dinners and holiday entertainment.
Supportive Services Program
The Supportive Services Program staff and volunteers assist Gardena’s senior residents with services such as light housekeeping, transportation to local appointments, and paperwork/application guidance.
Home-Delivered Meals Program
The Home-Delivered Meals Program serves Gardena residents who are homebound. Daily hot lunches are delivered to the client’s door by staff and volunteers Monday-Friday. Pre-registration required.
Additional Information
For meal program eligibility information and to register for any senior activity, please call the Senior Bureau Office at 310-217-9552 or email seniors@cityofgardena.org. Visit www.cityofgardena.org/events and view the Events Brochure for a full list of activities.
